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AIPMA AT WORK

The IPLEX 2017 International Plastics Exposition

he 8th edition of IPLEX - International Plastics costs, and attracting quality visitors etc. IPLEX helped
TExposition 2017 on “Plastics" was held from June 15th the industry in finding solutions to their needs seeing new
to 18th 2017 at Chennai Trade Centre, Nandambakkam, innovative products, manufacturing process, covering the
Chennai. entire supply chain to the industry, thereby providing a
wide spectrum to choose from, in meeting challenging
IPLEX, South India's largest plastic exhibition provided a
common platform for participants in the plastic industry faster deliveries demanded by customers of the highly
competitive manufacturing sectors.
India currently holds the 3rd place in the world in plastic
consumption. The next five years are going to see massive
growth in the Plastic sector. The Green Pavilion highlighted
on the major issues of littering and educated visitors,
students and government officials on Plastic Waste
Management. A short film has been made to show the positive
attributes of
plastics apart
manufacturers, dealers, buyers and end-users. The event from live
aimed at helping participants stay updated with the demonstrations
latest technological trends of the industry. This was one and f r ee
of the biggest shows of IPLEX, the event had about 250+ takeaways. There
participants and exhibitors from over eight countries, was Printing &
over 40,000+ visitors visited the exhibition. Packaging and
P lastics in
IPLEX has conducted road shows for visitor promotion
across the country in major cities like Baroda, Mumbai, Automobiles Pavilions which showcased demand for
Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Kochi, Mangalore, Hosur, Madurai, Plastics in South India for packaging industry and latest
Trichi, Sivakasai, Coimbatore to name a few. developments.
Plastics usage in Automotive and the percentage of the
Through this exhibition manufacturers of processing
machinery, auxiliary equipment and finished goods, etc. growth is raising tremendously. With most car and truck
showcased their capabilities and widen their market manufactures located in this zone, there is very high
base. The exhibitors in the exhibition also displayed potential for plastics. A free consulting cell by experts
the latest developments in technology of processing, and free job fairs was organised to help the visitors
choice of raw materials, additives, incorporating and industry. Apart from this, a series of industry and
features to improve productivity, quality and reduce association meetings and a consulting cell by experts was
conducted during the event.

11 July 2017 | Plastics News